Drew Estate announced it has begun shipping the first wave of Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo and Liga Privada 10-Year Aniversario.

“Our dedication to collaborate with the most renowned growers in the Connecticut River Valley resulted in the next chapter of Liga, the Liga Privada 10 – Year Aniversario. This full throttle beast of peppery spice is swathed in a robust Criollo capa from the heart of the Valley, where we grow the mighty leaf that graces Liga Privada. Featuring a San Andres Otapan Negro Último Corte capote that adds razor sharp spice and burn to a core blend of well-aged Nicaraguan and Honduran tripa leaf” according to the Drew Estate Media Release.

Packaged in 10 count boxes featuring a unique Cola de Pescado head, and Pies Tapado foot, the Liga Privada 10 – Year Aniversario toro, 152mm x 52, is available with an MSRP of $179.00 per box.

Drew Estate went on to say: “Patience and a never-ending drive to craft the world’s most exceptional cigars are deeply rooted in the 10 year history of Liga Privada. Maintaining the core tenants of the Liga firebrand, the H99 features a Corojo capa from the heart of the Connecticut River Valley, where we grow the mighty leaf that graces Liga Privada with a San Andres Otapan Negro Último Corte capote over a core blend of well-aged Nicaraguan and Honduran tripa leaf. The marked contrast between naturally sweet tobacco spice with dense earthy layers produces a luxuriously rich smoke that fully reveals itself in an epic finish”.

The Liga Privada H99 toro is packaged in a 24 count box, 152mm x 52, with an MSRP of $343.92 per box.

From the Wynwood Safehouse, Jonathan Drew, President and Founder of Drew Estate: “Following the revolution in Cuba, the Corojo seed took roots in Florida, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Growing Corojo in new climates produced mixed results and much heartache for those who chose to grow it. By creating hybrids of Corojo the leaf was reborn keeping all of its spice and potency intact. Hibrido or Hybridization is a farm-level process utilized for decades to create tobacco that is disease resistant, but also to display the qualities of an unmatched capa.”

From Little Havana, Miami, Willy Herrera Master Blender:“We started the process of fermenting Connecticut Corojo alongside Connecticut Criollo tobacco at the factory. The factory team and I conjured up numerous blends but ultimately, we selected the blend featuring the Otapan Negro Ultimo Corte capote for its spiciness that pairs with the sweetness of corojo. Our job now is to continue working with the farmers to increase the wrapper yield with each harvest year over year. It’s been long hours preparing for the national release. This leaf is unique.”

Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Official Retailers:

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium
7866 N Oracle Rd. Tuscon AZ

La Vita Cigars
2015 Dean Street #4 St Charles IL

Famous Smoke Shop
90 Mort Drive; Easton, PA

Tinderbox #420
520 7th St Rapid City, SD

Cigar House Puerto Rico
Forteleza 257, Old San Juan, PR

“Our dedication to collaborate with the most renowned growers in the Connecticut River Valley resulted in the next chapter of Liga, the Liga Privada 10 – Aniversario. This full throttle beast of peppery spice is swathed in a robust Criollo capa from the heart of the Valley, where we grow the mighty leaf that graces Liga Privada. Featuring a San Andres Otapan Negro Último Corte capote that adds razor sharp spice and burn to a core blend of well-aged Nicaraguan and Honduran tripa leaf”

From Jonathon Drew at the Wynwood Safehouse:“The hard work began deep in the Valley, hunting for the dense lush leaf required to turn our dream cigar into a reality. This cigar symbolizes the bond of partnership between farmer and manufacturer to grow a Criollo Capa that is worthy of unmatched celebration. Exclusively grown for Drew Estate, I challenged Willy Herrera and the factory team at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate to create the cigar that could live up to the Broadleaf Bully that we have come to love, to celebrate the 10 years of Liga Privada.”

The production is limited to only 10,000 cigars or (1,000 boxes) of the Liga Privada 10-Year Aniversario Toro celebrating the 10-year anniversary. The Robusto, Corona Doble, and Torpedo sizes will be available in the future after additional crop harvests.

Liga Privada 10-Year Aniversario Official Retailers:

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium
7866 N Oracle Rd. Tuscon AZ

Tailored Smoke
210 E Trade St Charlotte, NC

Cigars and More
1423 Gadsden Hwy; Birmingham, AL

Vintage Wine & Cigars
355 The Bridge St Ste117; Huntsville, AL

Smoke Inn Vero Beach
514 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL

Havana House
5801 Youngstown Warren Rd Niles OH

Anstead’s Tobacco
320 N McPherson Church Road Fayetteville NC

Wild Bill’s Tobacco
18655 E 10 Mile Rd Roseville, MI

Puro Cigar Bar
111 West Boston Street, Chandler, AZ

Karma Cigar Bar
850 W 81st Ave Merrillville IN

About Drew Estate

Founded in New York City in 1996, Drew Estate has become one of the fastest growing tobacco companies in the world. Under their mantra “The Rebirth of Cigars”TM, Drew Estate has led the “Boutique Cigar” movement by innovating new elements to the tobacco industry with their unique tobaccos and blending styles that have attracted new and traditional cigar enthusiasts. In their Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, the Nicaraguan headquarters, Drew Estate produces a variety of brands such as ACID, Herrera Estelí, Herrera Estelí Norteño, Isla del Sol, Kentucky Fired Cured, Liga Privada, MUWAT, Larutan by Drew Estate, Nica Rustica, Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Cigars, Tabak Especial, Undercrown, Florida Sun Grown, and Java by Drew Estate.